Alora
Alora is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Dream, light, or bay laurel tree (depending on associated root name like Elora or Laura).
Origin and history
Alora is a modern English name that likely emerged as a variant of Elora or a blend inspired by names like Laura and Nora. It has experienced a rapid rise in popularity in the United States in recent years. Parents are drawn to its soft, melodic sound and contemporary appeal.
Popularity in the United States
11,893 babies in the United States have been named Alora since 1880. It ranks #1483 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #276.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.7 %)
- CA (10.9 %)
- FL (8.3 %)
- NY (4.9 %)
- GA (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 7 |
| 1920-1930 | 15 |
| 1930-1940 | 13 |
| 1940-1950 | 19 |
| 1950-1960 | 15 |
| 1960-1970 | 36 |
| 1970-1980 | 35 |
| 1980-1990 | 136 |
| 1990-2000 | 946 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,561 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,280 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,830 |
Fun facts
- Alora has seen significant growth in adoption in the United States, with more than half of its recorded historical uses occurring since 2020.
- It represents a popular trend of modern name creation using liquid consonants and soft -a endings.